🌱 Imperial voters included as Jeff Gonzalez seeks another term in Sacramento.

Morning Imperial! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Imperial voters included as Jeff Gonzalez seeks another term in Sacramento.

Also on today's calendar: Death Cafe.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 104 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 102, low: 74.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 103 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jeff Gonzalez Launches 2026 Reelection Campaign in Indio (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Imperial residents are part of Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez's 36th District as he launches his 2026 reelection bid in Indio. The retired Marine and Republican incumbent stresses affordability, community-focused representation, and keeping promises, while several Democrats, including Imperial Mayor Ida Obeso-Martinez and former El Centro Mayor Tomás Oliva, line up to challenge him in November 2026.
   

📸 Around Imperial

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Imperial

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• IMPERIAL, CA - HORROR FEST →
  200 East 2nd Street, Imperial

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Other local events

Thursday September 17
• Women's Burn Survivor Support Group
  Burn Institute, 612 S J St #3, Imperial
  6:30 pm
Friday September 25
• Death Cafe →
  400 North Imperial Avenue, Imperial
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 15
• Harding-Back to School Night
  Harding Elementary School, 950 S 7th St, El Centro
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• San Luis at Brawley →
  480 N Imperial Ave, Brawley
  6:00 pm
• Kennedy-Back to School Night
  Kennedy Middle School, 900 N 6th St, El Centro
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Holtville Farmers Market & Street Fair featuring Movie Night in the Park →
  Holt Park, 570 Holt Rd, Holtville
  5:30 pm
• 2026 Branding Iron Gala
  The Stockmen's Club | Brawley, CA
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• District 09 Meeting →
  Imperial Valley Alano Club, 564 Broadway, El Centro
  4:30 pm
Tuesday September 22
• McKinley-Back to School Night
  McKinley Elementary School, 1177 N 8th St, El Centro
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• King-Back to School Night
  Martin Luther King Elementary, 1950 Villa Ave, El Centro
  6:00 pm
Friday September 25
• El Centro Central Union Spartans vs Rancho Christian Eagles →
  Cal Jones Field, 1001 W Brighton Ave, El Centro
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Imperial Valley College posted a job opening for Professional Expert - Sign Language Interpreter (Temporary) in Imperial. Apply here.
• Kevin's Natural Foods posted a job opening for HR & Safety Coordinator, 2nd Shift in Imperial. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Imperial here.

🗞 Nearby News

El Centro

• E.C. Council (kxoradio.com)
• The 10 Most Famous Singers from California (singersroom.com)

Brawley

• Roundup: Here's how every San Diego Section team fared on Friday (sandiegouniontribune.com)

Calexico

• Texas couple sentenced in $2.4M Mexico-to-US smuggling operation (freightwaves.com)

Ok Imperial! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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